Man Abused

What if your biggest battle wasn’t with her… but with the silence no one believed? Emotionally Abused by Her: A Man’s Survival Guide is a raw, honest, and powerful guide for men trapped in toxic relationships, battling lies, blame, and manipulation from the woman they once loved. In a world where men are told to “man up” and stay quiet, thousands are silently enduring emotional abuse that leaves no physical scars—but deeply wounds their identity, peace, and confidence. If you’ve been gaslit, guilt-tripped, or constantly made to feel “not enough,” this book will give you ...

If she has never hit you, can it really be abuse? Yes — and you are not weak, not alone, and not imagining it. Men get abused too. It’s one of the most hidden, least talked-about experiences a man can go through — precisely because the world keeps insisting it can’t really happen. The constant criticism and contempt. The control of your money, your time, your friendships. The jealous accusations, the gaslighting, the public humiliation, the threats — perhaps even threats to keep you from your own children if you ever speak up. If that’s your life behind closed doors, this book ...

How could a happy marriage of 16 years end up this way? Alex and Sara had six wonderful children. It seemed like their lives were so happy. This is a true story about Alex, a small-town pastor accused of being dangerously violent. But were the accusations true? How did their lives go from bliss to bankruptcy? Who was gaslighting whom? Even if Alex was innocent, could he convince anyone else and save his ministry and his family? This is a story of mental abuse rarely told from the male perspective. Alex seemed like an all-around good guy who even was an organ donor, but was he? This book is ...

This book illustrates the shadow side of abuse by providing several firsthand accounts of men who survived abuse. For there to be a shift in the way we perceive abuse and who can perpetrate it, we must understand where our beliefs about gender, gender ideals, and gender roles come from in order to comprehend how men can be abused in many of the same ways a woman can. When we discuss toxic relationships or relationship abuse, we expect to hear stories of women being abused and mistreated by their male partners. This is because we hold the belief that men are strong, aggressive, violent, and ...

Evan Stark, founder of one of America's first battered women's shelters, shows how "domestic violence" is neither primarily domestic nor necessarily violent, but a pattern of controlling behaviors more akin to terrorism and hostage-taking. Drawing on court records, interviews, and FBI statistics, Stark details coercive strategies that men use to deny women their very personhood, from "beeper games" to food logs to micromanaging dress, speech, sexual activity, and work. 

Did the girl of your dreams turn into your worst nightmare? Recognize the signs of a narcissistic partner and learn what you can do today! It can be extremely difficult for men to recognize and admit when a woman has abused them. This is due to a cultural stigma: in our society, admitting abuse is considered shameful for men.

It's time to break free from the clutches of narcissistic abuse, and reclaim your power as a black woman. In this book, you will find the tools and knowledge to recognize and escape abusive situations, heal from the trauma, and embrace a future filled with self-love and empowerment.

Bestselling author Jennifer Estep returns to her Crown of Shards world with an all-new trilogy and a bold new heroine who protects her kingdom from magic, murder, and mayhem by moonlighting as a spy. Gemma Ripley has a reputation for being a pampered princess who is more interested in pretty...

Everything about life after college was coming true. Student loans, credit cards, and car loans all seemed to pile up on me. But the worst was facing the possibility of losing my car. I needed to find a way to pay it off. When the car dealer proposed a way for me to work off my loan, I had no way of knowing what he meant. But I soon found out!

Every day men across the world ask the same question, "No matter what I do she's never satisfied!" Even worse, many of these men aren't just in difficult relationships, they are in emotionally and sometimes physically abusive relationships. My Waffles are Cold - A Man's Guide to Abusive Women is the story of one man who came to realize he was in an abusive relationship and how he got out, got free and began to live again. This book is unique because it's written by a man who lived through the experience. It's practical down to earth, and easy to read and follow, and will help any man who is...

Gaia was groomed, abused and enslaved – but then she fought back Gaia Cooper is just 14 years old when she is groomed by a criminal gang and forced to commit organised credit card fraud. Despite being placed in care – somewhere Gaia should feel safe – she is left even more vulnerable, and...

""Enthralling and eloquently bittersweet—a vivid historical portrait of the pivotal yet overlooked struggle to save Italian Jews in WWII, and how one unforgettable woman risks everything for love. Devereaux writes with great authority and masterfully blends imagination and history. A deeply...

Jessica Kenner knew her 11-year marriage was far from perfect. But through it all, she had always felt that she and her husband, Charley, were a team. Until the day she found out about Betty, Charley's mistress. That was the day she made Charley pay for every lie and every rotten, underhanded, abusive thing he had ever done to her. But even lying dead on the basement floor, Charley was still a thorn in her side. A bottle of vodka, a quality set of carving knives, and 24 hours later the only question left was... what to do with his head?

Readings Best Books of 2024, Non-Fiction Nominated for the 2025 Sperber Prize Never before has the media played such an active part in our politics, with Elon Musk using X to affect world elections and direct US government policy. But as Crikey owner and ex-News Corp executive Eric Beecher shows...

Tristan: Military Men of Valor Book 5 A Curvy Younger Woman and Alpha Military Man Insta-love Romance Tristan It was nice to get back stateside after a tactical victory with my men. The Colonel was proud of me, and I was proud of my team. We went out for a victory drink once we were home. I was there to keep an eye on my guys, but I was soon distracted by a total cutie who walked up to the bar next to me. When the barstool she sat on toppled over, I had to save her from falling on her face. I wanted her, and the look in her eyes told me she wanted me too. Before I could act, she took off, ...

Two-year-old Rachel Haines didn’t know that she would be committing to 21 years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance as she jumped into the foam pit during her first “mommy and me” gymnastics class. She had no idea that one day she would become a two-time National Team Member, two-time National Champion, and a Division I college gymnast at the University of Minnesota. Nor could she have known that she had just signed herself up for serious injury, emotional distress, and continuous sexual assault by world-renowned trainer turned serial molester, Larry Nassar.

David: Military Men of Valor Book 4 A Curvy Younger Woman and Alpha Military Man Insta-love Romance David “Go home, that’s an order,” those words from my superior still echoed in my ears. Sure, I had been shot in the arm. But I didn’t want to abandon my men. I had no choice but to go home and recover. When I returned, I went to my friend Ben for advice. He suggested I take some time to decompress at his dad’s cabin. I was looking forward to some alone time. Time to figure things out. That is, until Ben’s little sister walked through the front door. Kayla I can’t believe my ...

Someone in your past sold you a false story about who you are and what you’re worth. It has been holding you back for too long. Take control of your future. A staggering one out of three women in America was a victim of sexual abuse at some point in her childhood. No matter how many years...

When lusting after a hot Irish professor gets serious... She’s a cute college co-ed whose family have plans for her future legal career when she lands an opportunity to study abroad in Galway, Ireland. He’s the hot Irish professor. A successful bestselling author who has taken to teaching young hopefuls how to turn their pen and create masterpieces as wordsmiths. Falling in lust and love is easy, but will she be able to keep her family happy as she pursues her writing passions and her love for a new country, culture and man rather than the legal career she was supposed to come here to ...

Marina Maxwell, a successful news anchor in Atlanta, has had anger issues with men since high school. But, she believes she can calm her fiery temper once the right man comes into her life. In walks tall and handsome Mangus Baskerville, a police officer who's feeling her so tough that he quickly proposes marriage. Yet once the I Do's are exchanged, Mangus discovers the other side of Marina . . . a side that is flawed through anger. Can Mangus stand by his abusive woman even when the other woman lurks nearby? And can Marina learn to mellow her violent ways just in time?